CHOTOVELLI is a family run business of three generations their line of watches is particularly interesting as it is derived from a variety of retro Aviation timepieces paying homage to watches made in the 40's and 50's from army pilot watches to big dive watches.

Product Specs , 747 Big Pilot Series 

Today we are looking at the Chotovelli Gauge watch and the specific reference is Jts 8000-3. The dial is inspired by the Alfa Romeos gauge design, I don’t know from which particular model, but you really can tell from looking at the pictures online, that they have similarities.

Although the Chotovelli Gauge watch is basically homage to Manometro by Giuliano Mazzuoli, it looks the same, but Manometro costs 3000 dollars. The dial is matte black with red outer line and white minute markers. The numbers are written in this fat font that you usually see in sports car gauges.

There is no lume, but as Chotovelli said: “Luminous elements are unnecessary, a distraction, nothing superfluous detracts from the functions it performs.”

Took the watch out of the box and immediately you are blinded by the polishing, it just reflects every light that it almost looks black. The polishing is definitely good. The case is made from stainless steel, 45 mm in diameter and 13.10 mm thick. The case is lug-less so the 45mm size feels like 43mm.

On the sides of the watch you will find carbon fiber, so it definitely screams automotive design. The crown is on 4 o’clock. It is big and easy to grab, and I really like that position, because it is easier to set time when it is on the wrist. The glass is flat sapphire crystal

Overall the watch is great, I like it. Probably because I love Alfas. When I was a small kid, father had an Alfa Romeo 164 Q4 so that kind of has some good memories, so that’s why I like this watch so much.

The quality and design behind this watch is very good for the price, of course you won’t get Seiko quality, but good enough. If you are a truly Alfa Romeo enthusiast or just like cars in general, then buy it, it will definitely fit you nicely and compliment your ride.

https://chotovelli.com/products/jts-8000-3

While I have been on a bit of a GMT kick as of late (in terms of watches I have been reviewing), I also am now, apparently, on a bit of an Italian kick.  Not that long ago, I reviewed the TCM Orienteering, and now we’re back into the world of Italian watch brands, this time with Chotovelli. When they first approached me about a review, I was struck by some similarities from their Gauge series to the Giuliano Mazzuoli Contagiri.  So, while we will certainly review the Chotovelli Gauge for it’s own merits, it’s also worth considering it as a budget alternative to that Contagiri.

The Chotovelli Gauge (we’re reviewing both the 8000-1 and 8800-2), which are basically identical, other than dial color and case finishing.  The brand lays claim to inspiration from Alfa Romeo gauges and speedometers; while I’m not familiar with those cars’ dashboards, I can see the influence present, at least in general terms.

• Brand & Model: Chotovelli Gauge 8000 series (8000-1 black dial, 8800-2 white dial)
• Price: $215-$225
• Who’s it for?  You really dig the looks of the Giuliano Mazzuoli Contagiri, but want something a bit more wallet friendly
• Would I wear it?  Sure.
• What I’d change: How the strap attaches to the case.  After that, getting some luminous paint in the mix
• The best thing about it: How legible and “at-a-glance” readable the dial is, even with the stealth hands.

Well known Sky diver Jason Hart takes a closer look at the Chotovelli Airliner Jts 3300-2 Aviation Watch . A unreal jump out of an old USA army Aircraft . 

Airliner Jts 3300-2  , Airliner Series

Chotovelli & Figli is a watch brand that I was not aware of until recently.  The company was started in the late 1920’s, and is based in Torino, Italy.  The business was revived in 2005 by the third generation of the family and concentrates today on producing watches inspired by gauges (or instruments) and speedometers from the automotive and aviation industries.  Their emphasis is primarily on design, quality and value.